Weldon Springs State Park Foundation

10/13/2026

Backyard Birding, Bugging and Blooms on Oct. 12, 2026

Some beauties , some creepy, and some just plain interesting facts of nature!

What’s been going on in your backyard?
Enjoy!
R🌻

Ps … see the comments for a video of the “Lady & the Tramp” 😫😫😫

10/12/2026

As we are wrapping up the 2026 season at Weldon Springs, we have a few more opportunities for family fun. Join us as we walk with the University of Illinois Extension. Sarah Vogal and Henry Craft will meet us at Chautauqua Picnic Pavillion for a fun learning experience. Please register for this one. It is a free event.

10/11/2026

What is it? The clapper from the bell.
Patti found it on the ground. Have you tried ringing the bell this weekend? I rang until Friday night. The bell will be back in working order soon. Great guesses everone!

10/11/2026

What is it? Comment below.

10/08/2026

Don't forget tomorrow is our Night Sky program with Professor Carl Wenning and the Twin City's Amateur Astronomers. Meet at the schoolhouse in Weldon Springs State Park.
Hot dogs at 7pm and the sky at 7:30. It's going to be a beautiful night. High resolution telescopes will be available for you to look through.

10/08/2026

Wednesday's Wandering in Weldon Springs State Park on Oct. 7, 2026

Some gorgeous butterflies and flowers are still hanging around through the fall! What have you been seeing in the park?
R 🎃

10/07/2026

Who doesn't like a party!? Join us at the Weldon Springs Schoolhouse for a bash. Oct.24th from 12:30 to 2:30. This is the 5th annual Halloween party. Lots of games, crafts and goodies. This is geared towards kids 3 to 12 but all are welcome. FREE!

10/06/2026

Backyard Birding, Bugging and Blooms on Monday - oops! - Tuesday, Oct. 6th! My pasture full of butterflies of all sorts!
Enjoy ~ R🍁

10/06/2026

We hope to see you Friday night to watch the stars at Weldon Springs. Meet us at the schoolhouse for stars and taffy apples! Free program for all ages.

10/04/2026